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Mantoux test [man′tü ‚test]
(immunology) An intradermal test for tuberculin sensitivity, that is, for past or present infection with tubercle bacilli. Mantoux Test tuberculin test: an allergic diagnostic test. The Mantoux test, which is more sensitive than Pirquet’s reaction, was developed by the French scientist C. Mantoux in 1908. It is performed intracutaneously on the shoulder or forearm. A positive reaction indicates an allergic state as a result of contact with the causative agent of tuberculosis. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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No references found | Some of the competencies that need to be confirmed prior to any new employee actually providing patient care can be as basic as oxygen therapy, on-site urinalysis testing for pregnancy, venipuncture, and Mantoux implanting and reading to name a few. The aim of this study is thus to highlight any cases of tubercular infection in order to measure the performance of two tests: Mantoux test and an in vitro assays (T-SPOT-TB). A normal chest radiograph and negative Mantoux test do not exclude TB, particularly extrapulmonary cases. |
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